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Discover South Africa – with Google Street View & Drive South Africa – Featured Blog

Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: Discover South Africa – with Google Street View & Drive South Africa: Early this month Google said: “The new trails, launched today, extend the existing Street View imagery of South Africa’s wilderness areas to include all 19 national parks, 17 previously ‘un-trekked’ nature reserves and many sites of natural, cultural and historical significance in all nine provinces of South Africa”. Together South Africans put South Africa on Google Street View. No words from us, see it all here:- …

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Bhisho news: South Africa: Health Care Workers Fight for Recognition By Department

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South Africa: Health Care Workers Fight for Recognition By Department: I get nothing even when I retire; not even UIF" On Thursday, more than 50 health care workers from different areas of the Eastern Cape marched from Bhisho stadium to the offices of the Department of Health to demand that their union, the National Union of ... Source: "Bhisho" - BingNews. Health care workers fight for recognition by department: On Thursday, more than 50 health care workers from different areas of the Eastern Cape marched from Bhisho stadium to the offices of the Department of Health to demand that their …

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Mandela Bay Youth represented SA at Beijing Youth Forum

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Mandela Bay Youth represented SA at Beijing Youth Forum: Port Elizabeth, 10 November 2017 — Four students from Nelson Mandela University’s (NMU) School of Language, Media and Communication were selected to participate and represent South Africa at the International Youth Organization Forum & Beijing Youth Camp from 25 to 31 October in Beijing, China. Earlier in October 2017, the students were appointed by the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) and BAIC South Africa for a one year graduate internship programme in the stakeholder communications and community relations department …

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Why is PE known as the Friendly City? Let the Clipper sailors tell you!

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Let's illustrate just how friendly a city Port Elizabeth is with a recent practical example; The Clipper Round the World Yacht Race set off from Cape Town on 31 October, destination: Freemantle, Australia via the notorious Southern Ocean. On the second day into Leg 3, the yacht Greenings ran aground off of Kommetjie, leaving the crew and skipper without a yacht to sail on. Four days into Leg 3 days the call went out that round the world sailor, Greg Adams, on yacht hotelplanner.com, had suffered a fall and had a suspected broken arm along with lacerations to his head. After …

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National Co-Ed Waterpolo tournament at Pearson High School [video]

Visit and explore more Port Elizabeth videos. Pearson High School recently hosted the annual National Co-Ed Boys and Girls tournament, which spanned over four days from Wednesday night until Saturday after last week. In total, 19 boys’ co-ed schools were represented in the tournament (three groups of five and one of four) and 16 girls’ schools (four groups of four), with most of the participating schools playing both their respective girls’ and boys’ 1st teams. Click HERE to find more 'Pearson High School' videos. Pearson High School video selected based on a YouTube search - Click …

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Barlo Luzipo… in Concert …in PE

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This is Barlo from Port Elizabeth performing an original song called "Yiza S'thandwa". Born in Port Elizabeth from a musical family Barlo Luzipo's grandparents played a significant role especially his Grandfather Sydney Qwesha a legendary composer who has 150 songs to his credit. Barlo’s Grandmother was always playing the organ. It was when Lubabalo was in primary school at the age 8 years old when he started playing the piano earning him a bursary at the same school. He continued his classical piano training right through High School. He then went on to study Music Technology at Bilson …

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Take Me Home

Lunga Masimin, a 47 year-old ex Ciskien soldier lives with his wife Bongiwe and his stepson Sakhekile. He worked as a packer at a Supermarket in town but soon stopped after meeting Bongiwe keeping his true identity a secret... What could Lunga be hiding from his family? Take me Home is another Drama Seasons production at The PE Opera House forming part commissioned works staged every month for a week long short run. This programme is designed to breathe life into ready productions that are produced largely by local based experts. Take Me Home is written by Nompumezo Buzani, …

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The Maternal Unit has waited over 4 years to go on another IPTS Adventure

Mayor Zanoxolo Wayile and Deputy Mayor Nancy Sihlwayi

It was on 21 February 2013 that my Maternal Unit, Annette, and her friend, Isabella, embarked on a test drive of the IPTS bus service. See the results of that adventure here: Annette and Isabella’s big IPTS Adventure Exactly FOUR years and and NINE months to the day the IPTS is mooted to begin operating again on 21 November 2017. In a statement the municipality said today: As most of our residents are aware, the Municipality is approaching the introduction and implementation of Phase 1a of the Integrated Public Transport System (IPTS) starter service on the Cleary Park route. Prior …

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FFOSA Dad Of The Year Awards to be hosted in Port Elizabeth

Alan Straton and Mandlakazi Skefile

Port Elizabeth: The Fatherhood Foundation of South Africa (FFOSA) encourages fathers, empowers families and help children and communities affected by fatherless-ness. Fatherless-ness has been shown to contribute to an increase in child poverty, child sexual abuse, child physical abuse, increased levels of child mortality between conception and birth, child emotional abuse, child physical abuse, child and adult drug abuse, child and adult increase in suicide, child and adult self harm and much other destructive and abusive human behaviour. In celebration of International Men’s Day 2017 on …

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Uitenhage in the news: Ona-53 ayikho inhlobo yesikhali angalali naso ukuzivikela

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Ona-53 ayikho inhlobo yesikhali angalali naso ukuzivikela: Johannesburg - Owesifazane oneminyaka engu-53 ubudala waseGunguluza e-Uitenhage ubhekana nobugebengu ngendlela yakhe njengoba singekho ingekho inhlobo yesikhali angasiphathi. UNomthandazo Brook ulala nesando, imbazo nenqwaba yezimfologo uma eseyolala ebueuku. Source: "Uitenhage" - BingNews. Students win Cup after bold fightback: Supplied The Madibaz women’s volleyball team crowned their year with victory in the Mayoral Cup after a remarkable rearguard action in Uitenhage at the weekend. In a fitting finale to the competition, …

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Grahamstown in the news: Rhodes expels students for rape

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Rhodes expels students for rape: Considered as the leaders of the protests, three students had an interdict levelled against them which the Grahamstown High Court granted in December. The three approached both the high court and the Supreme Court of Appeal to have the interdict overturned ... Source: "Grahamstown" - BingNews. Meccano enthusiast builds follow-up to his world’s most massive model: However, determined to build the giant excavator on a scale of 1:18 the Grahamstown resident decided to manufacture all the parts himself. Using Port Elizabeth-based laser cutting facility Steelcut …

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J-Bay in the news: Jeffreys Bay Lifestyle Estate, South Africa — Sunrise, Sunset, and Moon Times for Today

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Jeffreys Bay Lifestyle Estate, South Africa — Sunrise, Sunset, and Moon Times for Today: The Sun's altitude in Jeffreys Bay Lifestyle Estate today. The horizontal line signifies the horizon, the vertical lines show the times of sunrise and sunset. Altitude and heading are displayed in a separate box. The graph defaults to current time. Source: "Jeffreys Bay" - BingNews. The halfway point between Jeffreys Bay, South Africa and Cape Town, South Africa is:: The best city between Jeffreys Bay, South Africa and Cape Town, South Africa to meet is Mossel Bay, South Africa which is about 29 miles …

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The best thing you’ll see all day

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The best thing you'll see all day - a sunset onboard Dongfeng somewhere in the Atlantic Ocean (Leg 2 of the Volvo Ocean Race). Photo: Jeremie Lecaudey/Volvo Ocean Race.   As a sailor myself I can attest to the most magnificent sunrises and sunsets, incredibly clean and ultra violet water that one can see into for what seems miles and miles and the most magnificent view of the Milky Way imaginable from the middle of the ocean. The absence of any ambient light at night is incredible and allows one to see and track stars that you can only imagine tapped on land.  …

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Step-by-step guide to saving for your children’s education

Ester Ochse

2018 is around the corner and while we planning for the summer holidays, we should devote some time to ensuring that we manage our expenses in the New Year. Education has become a costly affair and requires much thought and consideration. “Besides the normal school fees, parents need to fork out extra on uniforms, stationery, extracurricular activities, excursions; to mention a few. This sometimes puts strain on parents’ pockets; especially if these unforeseen expenses are not planned for,” says Ester Ochse, FNB Product Specialist. Ochse believes that saving for these long-term goals …

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PE in the news: Clipper Race: Shifts shuffle standings

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Clipper Race: Shifts shuffle standings: HotelPlanner.com, currently in eleventh following a successful medevac in Port Elizabeth on Day 4, is also now back on the favourable tack. Skipper, Conall Morrison, reports: “This morning sees us close hauled on a starboard tack making a course for ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. Ticket giveaway: Warriors vs VKB Knights: Studio Tel (Port Elizabeth): 083 913 8 955 (VAS rates apply) Studio Tel (East London): 083 913 8 956 (VAS rates apply) Studio Tel (Garden Route): 083 913 3 866 (VAS rates apply) Whatsapp: 0617 940 940. Use the tag 'border' …

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Praise for @KristoffDJ (and @MyPE)

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Dear Alan Thank you so much for your overwhelming and supportive response to my call for assistance with a faulty pre-paid electric meter. I really appreciate your friendly and rapid assistance in resolving what was to me an insurmountable problem. With kind regards, Grateful Reader https://twitter.com/KristoffDJ/status/928715511562756096 BACKGROUND: I was initially phoned by this reader who enquired about the installation of a prepaid meter from Straton Electrical. After some questions it became clear that she had a faulty Municipal Prepaid meter and was at her wits end …

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Book tracking history of Mandela University’s Chemistry Department launched

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Book tracking history of Mandela University’s Chemistry Department launched: Twelve years ago, three formidable institutions of higher learning merged to form what was known as Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University. With that came the merging of established academic departments – one of these being the chemistry departments of the then University of Port Elizabeth, Vista University and Port Elizabeth Technikon. Source: News Latest News. National award for Research Manager - R2bP: Reasons to be Proud: Congratulations to Imtiaz Khan from the Department of Research Capacity …

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Mthatha news: Ex-Chippa United coach Roger Sikhakhane linked with Mthatha Bucks following Ian Palmer exit

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Ex-Chippa United coach Roger Sikhakhane linked with Mthatha Bucks following Ian Palmer exit: KickOff.com understands that Roger Sikhakhane is in talks with Mthatha Bucks regarding the vacant head coaching role. Bucks on Wednesday announced the departure of grieving mentor Ian Palmer, whose father passed away on Monday. Sikhakhane resigned from new ... Source: "Mthatha" - BingNews. Another blow for Lidoda Duvha: Siphesihle Nzimande scored the all-important goal in the 36 th minute with a header. Mthatha Bucks and Super Eagles shared the spoils, following their 1-1 draw at the Mthatha …

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